Hi everybody. It's nice to be back. I didn't realize how much I missed the class until I saw them this morning, and they gave me such a warm welcome.
Period 1 we spent some time finishing up our OP art and Picasso art. Then we read more from Camp X. Then we did some guided/independent reading.
Period 2 we had our writer's workshop. Our mini-lesson was about word choice, specifically (the word 'said').
Period 3 we played some more 'soccer-like' games in gym.
Period 4 we did some cool 'patterning' activities in math. Using our names as the core for our repeating pattern.
Period 5 Mrs. Smith was away today, so Mrs. Chamberlain taught the kids science.
Period 6 we're going to finish up (OP art, Picasso art, Patterning activities)
***NOTE*** Field trip forms for our trip to Ireland House in Burlington, Dec. 15th going home today*** please pay online!
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
November 28th
A good day so far (it's only first break).
Period 1 we welcomed back Mrs. Perks and made birthday cards for Natalie. We read from Camp X and had some independent reading before Andy joined us.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith taught the kids Science.
Period 3 we're going to have our Writer's workshop. Our mini lesson will focus on varying sentence beginnings. We'll do a Go Noodle activity to get our brains set for math.
Period 4 we'll do math...looking closer at repeating patterns and pattern cores. We'll play this game to begin:http://www.abcya.com/patterns.htm
Period 5 and 6 we're going to look at Pablo Picasso:
We'll discuss his 'cubist' technique and try to channel our inner-Picasso to create some lively portraits...
Period 1 we welcomed back Mrs. Perks and made birthday cards for Natalie. We read from Camp X and had some independent reading before Andy joined us.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith taught the kids Science.
Period 3 we're going to have our Writer's workshop. Our mini lesson will focus on varying sentence beginnings. We'll do a Go Noodle activity to get our brains set for math.
Period 4 we'll do math...looking closer at repeating patterns and pattern cores. We'll play this game to begin:http://www.abcya.com/patterns.htm
Period 5 and 6 we're going to look at Pablo Picasso:
We'll discuss his 'cubist' technique and try to channel our inner-Picasso to create some lively portraits...
Monday, 27 November 2017
November 27th
Happy Cyber Monday to everyone.
After watching the Santa Claus Parade in Waterdown this weekend, and finishing up my parent interviews...it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas.
Period 1 we made belated birthday cards for Melissa and had our Weekend Round up. Period 2 the kids got to choose between reading or writing during our workshop. The kids worked VERY well for this period.
Period 3 we read Camp X and went to the library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is teaching the kids Science (I belive)
Period 5 we have the computers. We're going to use Quiziz for a Camp X quiz and a patterning quiz.
Period 6 we're going to hopefully finish our OP art!!!
After watching the Santa Claus Parade in Waterdown this weekend, and finishing up my parent interviews...it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas.
Period 1 we made belated birthday cards for Melissa and had our Weekend Round up. Period 2 the kids got to choose between reading or writing during our workshop. The kids worked VERY well for this period.
Period 3 we read Camp X and went to the library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith is teaching the kids Science (I belive)
Period 5 we have the computers. We're going to use Quiziz for a Camp X quiz and a patterning quiz.
Period 6 we're going to hopefully finish our OP art!!!
Thursday, 23 November 2017
November 23rd
Happy almost Friday? I hope the kids enjoy the PD day tomorrow.
Looking forward to my last night of interviews tonight!
Period 1 we worked on our OP art for Red Light. Then we read Camp X. After that, we did guided/independent reading.
Period 2 we started off our writer's workshop off with Gillian sharing her published story. Then we looked at the difference between using Much and Many....I think we got it now. Then we wrote.
Period 3 we played some soccer games in gym.
Period 4 we talked about patterns. What they are, where we can find them. Then the kids got some risk-free exploration time to create their own patterns.
Period 5, Mrs. Smith is teaching health...only I notice Mrs. Smith is sick today, so I guess her supply teacher is teaching health.
Period 6 we're going to clean up my classroom (so the parents THINK I'm neat and organized) and work on finishing our Bridget Riley/M.C. Escher inspired OP art.
Have nice long weekends...be sure to come by the OP marketplace on Saturday (if you're around).
Looking forward to my last night of interviews tonight!
Period 1 we worked on our OP art for Red Light. Then we read Camp X. After that, we did guided/independent reading.
Period 2 we started off our writer's workshop off with Gillian sharing her published story. Then we looked at the difference between using Much and Many....I think we got it now. Then we wrote.
Period 3 we played some soccer games in gym.
Period 4 we talked about patterns. What they are, where we can find them. Then the kids got some risk-free exploration time to create their own patterns.
Period 5, Mrs. Smith is teaching health...only I notice Mrs. Smith is sick today, so I guess her supply teacher is teaching health.
Period 6 we're going to clean up my classroom (so the parents THINK I'm neat and organized) and work on finishing our Bridget Riley/M.C. Escher inspired OP art.
Have nice long weekends...be sure to come by the OP marketplace on Saturday (if you're around).
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
November 22nd
It was great getting to see many of the parents last night...I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of you over the next couple of days.
I got a lot of positive feedback about the blog, thanks for reading it!
Period 1 we made 'get well soon' cards for Mrs. Perks for Red Light. Then we read from our new class novel, Camp X. Then we did some independent/guided reading.
Period 2 we had our Writer's Workshop, today's mini lesson was about organizing our writing into chapters and using 'cliff hangers' to connect chapters.
Period 3 we finished up our Math game from yesterday, practising our 'finger perception'. Maanit also wowed us with his 'Rubik's Cube' skills.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith did a cool 'tower experiment' with the kids in science.
Period 5 the kids have Mrs. Djonovich for Music.
Period 6 we are going to go to the book fair for a preview and make up our wish lists. After that (if there is any time) we'll try to finish our OP art.
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
November 21st
Today will have to be an extra short post...I am very busy with interviews.
Period 1 we started a new read aloud, Camp X. Then we had independent reading.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith is doing a science experiment.
Period 3 Writer's Workshop, mini lesson on rising action, story arc.
Period 4 we'll try the math game from yesterday, making totals.
Period 5 and 6 we'll be looking at famous OP (optical illusion) Artist, like MC Escher and be creating our own OP art...hopefully.
Period 1 we started a new read aloud, Camp X. Then we had independent reading.
Period 2 Mrs. Smith is doing a science experiment.
Period 3 Writer's Workshop, mini lesson on rising action, story arc.
Period 4 we'll try the math game from yesterday, making totals.
Period 5 and 6 we'll be looking at famous OP (optical illusion) Artist, like MC Escher and be creating our own OP art...hopefully.
Monday, 20 November 2017
November 20th
Happy Monday...happy progress report cards go home...and happy birthday to Miliana.
So far so good today.
Period 1 we made birthday cards for Miliana. We did our weekend round up.
Period 2 we had our reader's/writer's workshop while I conferenced with Gillian and Lena.
Period 3 we read a couple of chapters of The Nose From Jupiter (only one left) and went to Library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith taught the kids about parts of the brain and being mindful (ask your child what the 3 parts of the brain are).
Period 5 we're going to log into Google Classroom to do another quiz on the website Quizzizz...
Period 6 we're going to hand out the progress reports and hopefully play the math game I've had planned for awhile.
Here is a link to the interview schedule. I'll be here until 6 the next few nights. Please check to confirm. Let me know if you can't make your scheduled time:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1poQmlqIugsO5A2cC6jKfHhcbfWCftp9X7J0N2GCJocw/edit?usp=sharing
So far so good today.
Period 1 we made birthday cards for Miliana. We did our weekend round up.
Period 2 we had our reader's/writer's workshop while I conferenced with Gillian and Lena.
Period 3 we read a couple of chapters of The Nose From Jupiter (only one left) and went to Library.
Period 4 Mrs. Smith taught the kids about parts of the brain and being mindful (ask your child what the 3 parts of the brain are).
Period 5 we're going to log into Google Classroom to do another quiz on the website Quizzizz...
Period 6 we're going to hand out the progress reports and hopefully play the math game I've had planned for awhile.
Here is a link to the interview schedule. I'll be here until 6 the next few nights. Please check to confirm. Let me know if you can't make your scheduled time:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1poQmlqIugsO5A2cC6jKfHhcbfWCftp9X7J0N2GCJocw/edit?usp=sharing
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